Town of McCandless, PA Article 1501 Fire Prevention Permits

§ 1501.01 Fire prevention permits.

[Ord. 891, passed 9-24-1984; Ord. 1301, passed 5-24-2004]

(a) Fire prevention permit requirements shall adhere to the International Fire Code requirements. Request for a fire prevention permit shall include either an approved set of building plans or a description of the activity to be undertaken.

(b) A fire prevention permit is required for any fire alarm detection system installation or modification to same; any fire suppression system installation or modification to same; installation of fire substation; any public display of fireworks; storage and handling of combustible and/or flammable liquids (including temporary and permanent storage tanks) and hazardous materials; storage and handling of liquified petroleum gases; storage and handling of explosives, ammunition and blasting agents; and bonfires.

(c) Where applicable, a valid permit shall be displayed at all times on the site until such time as construction is completed and final inspection approved.

(d) If a properly completed application for a fire prevention permit is neither approved nor disapproved within 90 days, it shall be deemed approved and the permit shall be executed. A permit may be voided by notifying the holder if:

(1) The application contained false information;

(2) Applicable construction did not start within 180 days;

(3) The construction is not substantially completed within one year from the date of issuance;

(4) The construction is found to be in violation of the Fire Prevention Code.

§ 1501.99 Penalties.

[Ord. 1301, passed 5-24-2004]

(a) Violation of article.

(1) Any individual, firm or corporation that violates any provision of this article commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 and costs.

(2) Each day that a violation of this article continues shall be considered a separate violation.

(b) Disposition of penalties. The amount of the penalty shall be forwarded to the entity with enforcement jurisdiction.